Any chance of getting to Aspire Academy to take part in the media v staff match at 7.30am was blown out of the water when I awoke at 8am, the blockout curtains doing their job. I had obviously clicked off my two alarms in my sleep, and without my natural alarm of the sun toContinue reading “Thu 24/11/2022 : Swiss efficiency and Brazil too good”
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Wed 23/11/2022 : Japan conquer as Canada waste a golden chance
The din coming from the mosque next door to the Fanatics accommodation in Al Wakra at 4.30am woke us up. It was crystal clear and very insistent. That didn’t stop us from closing our eyes and sleeping for another six hours or more, and it was afternoon by the time we were ready to faceContinue reading “Wed 23/11/2022 : Japan conquer as Canada waste a golden chance”
Tue 22/11/2022 : Saudi glory and the Aussies kick off
This World Cup was all about the late nights, this time with a 2am dinner and probably getting to bed around 3.30am, it was no surprise that the next morning didn’t really exist. I was up and about in good time though, getting ready to head to Lusail Stadium and left just after 11am withContinue reading “Tue 22/11/2022 : Saudi glory and the Aussies kick off”
Mon 21/11/2022 : The home countries in action
After a late night following the opening ceremony, rousing for the next day was always going to be slow. Thankfully, with the opening ceremony being pushed back a day, there were no games until 4pm, so we decided to make this the day when we would check in to our Fanatics accomodation in Al WakraContinue reading “Mon 21/11/2022 : The home countries in action”
Sun 20/11/2022 : The opening ceremony and VAR controversy
It was 1pm and we had just met our new flat mates and the rest of the Aussies staying in the Seven Pearls apartment complex near Hamad Hospital. It was like the first day at school, meeting all these new people, but we knew we had one very big thing in common and that wasContinue reading “Sun 20/11/2022 : The opening ceremony and VAR controversy”
A FIFA World Cup football frenzy
Update : This FIFA World Cup blog is now available in coffee-table book form, as well as via eBook on Amazon. Click here to see it on the Amazon Australia website. Great memories! For 14 glorious days starting on Sunday 20th November 2022, this football tragic made the absolute most of the World Cup experienceContinue reading “A FIFA World Cup football frenzy”
Tuba guy, George Michael and the octopus
An absolute treat of an afternoon at Allianz turned into a six-point Saturday as Sydney FC picked up two great wins in the A-League, the men’s team finally winning their first game at their new home in the league. The women’s team led the way, albeit after an unconvincing opening, and finished the game stronglyContinue reading “Tuba guy, George Michael and the octopus”
Vitality Women’s FA Cup 1st round : Alnwick Town 1 AFC Fylde 4
The first round proper of the 2022/2023 Vitality Women’s FA Cup gave us a fascinating match-up on Sunday at the competition’s northernmost outpost as Alnwick Town Ladies welcomed AFC Fylde Women to the historic St James’ Park. The visitors, playing two tiers above their hosts, were hoping to avoid a cup upset, and a powerfulContinue reading “Vitality Women’s FA Cup 1st round : Alnwick Town 1 AFC Fylde 4”
Wanderers : the good times are back
My football journey is taking me to many different places recently, and one place I really enjoy visiting is Commbank Stadium. This is a fabulous arena to watch a game of football; modern and spacious, every seat has a great view and the higher up you get the steeper the pitch of the seating, soContinue reading “Wanderers : the good times are back”
Oh Sydney conspiracy!
Sydney FC came to Macarthur looking to emulate last season’s handsome win, and brought a good number of fans to the Bull Pen for what is fast becoming a favourite away day. An outrageous VAR decision turned the game on its head and the Sky Blues dominated the second half without ever being totally comfortable,Continue reading “Oh Sydney conspiracy!”